"This kid has a ton of talent, but is he really a need? They had other more pressing needs," Prisco wrote.

NFLDraftScout.com's Derek Stephens says Ebron represents a "bit of a gamble" with the 10th overall pick, considering Ebron remains raw, even as a receiver. He gave Detroit a "C-plus" for the pick.

"Having added the unique and explosive Golden Tate in free agency, the Lions continue to stock up on targets for Matthew Stafford here, taking the rarely-athletic Ebron, who size/speed combination has drawn him comparisons to Vernon Davis. Although Ebron boasts some eye-popping measurables, he's still raw as a receiver, as he needs to become a more consistent route runner, and demonstrate better physicality both at the line of scrimmage, as well as when contending for the ball in the air," Stephens wrote.

"This is a bit high for Ebron, but it shows that the Lions are committed to their passing game, and that they understand the limitations Brandon Pettigrew brings to the offense. The Lions pass more than any other team in the league, and Ebron will certainly get his chances," Farrar wrote.

"Here's a list of quality NFL tight ends: Owen Daniels, Brent Celek, Jermichael Finley, Jimmy Graham, Aaron Hernandez, Dennis Pitta, Jordan Cameron, Julius Thomas, Jordan Reed What do they all have in common? Every TE on that list was taken in the 3rd round or later. Good teams are finding quality TEs later in the draft, but the Lions are..... well they're the Lions" -- LGRW 97 98 02 08

"Went to bed hating the pick woke up still hating the pick. Lewan would of been a great addition, we could have slid Reiff over to guard and potentially had a dominant line. Time will tell." -- DUBUQUELION

"I don't understand this pick ... unless this kid turns out to be Jimmy Graham or Gronk, it's a wasted pic. I haven't heard pundits predicting that level of production for him. We have three tight ends on the roster already (Pettigrew, Fauria, Williams). Why resign Pettigrew if you're going to draft Ebron?" -- ChuckLongWillSaveUs